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Manuka, Pink Flowering Tea Tree

Leptospermum nana Kea

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Leptospermum nanum ‘Kea’, also known as Dwarf Kea Tea Tree, is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, belonging to the Nanum group of manukas. It is characterized by its dark green, aromatic foliage and profuse, single, pale pink flowers that bloom in autumn and early winter. It typically grows to a height and width of about 0.5 meters.

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Growth Habit: 

  • It is a dwarf cultivar, reaching a height of approximately 50cm.
  • It forms a compact, densely branched shrub.
  • It is evergreen, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year.
Foliage:
  • The leaves are small, pointed, and a bronze-green color. 
  • The foliage is aromatic, particularly when crushed or on warm days. 

Flowers: 

  • The flowers are single, cup-shaped, and pale pink.
  • They appear in autumn and early winter.
  • The flowers can completely cover the plant, creating a stunning display.

Hardiness and Growing Conditions: 

  • It is a hardy plant, tolerating a wide range of conditions.
  • It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
  • It can tolerate coastal conditions and is frost hardy.
  • It prefers well-drained soil.

Uses: 

  • It is popular for borders, mixed plantings, and mass planting as groundcover.
  • It can be used in coastal gardens and rockeries.
  • It is also suitable for growing in containers.
  • Its flowers are attractive to bees.

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Cultivation Guide

Leptospermum nana Kea, also known as Dwarf Manuka or Tea Tree, is a hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shadeIt is known for its profuse, pale pink flowers with a dark center that appear from autumn through winter. It’s a versatile plant suitable for various garden settings, including mixed plantings, borders, mass planting, or containers. 

Cultivation Details:
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
  • Hardiness: Tolerates coastal conditions, moderate frost, and dry periods.
  • Growth Habit: Typically grows to 50cm tall and wide.
  • Flowering: Produces masses of pale pink flowers from autumn through winter.
  • Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Uses: Suitable for borders, mass plantings, groundcover, or container gardening.
  • Other: The foliage is dark green and aromatic when crushed. 

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Unit

2.5 Litre HP

Grade

200-500mm

Annual Production

200

Supplier

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